WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday for scavenger hunt, 6 p.m. for party and dinner.

WHERE: Kawkawlin Township Hall, 1836 E. Parish Road.

COST: $25 per person, including the scavenger hunt and party; $20 per person without the scavenger hunt.

INFO: 686-3931

Fundraiser and party begins at 4 p.m. Saturday

This year's Kawkawlin Township scavenger hunt on Saturday will not only help raise funds for the Parks and Recreation department, it will also honor Roy DeLorge for his many years of service to the Township.

And DeLorge, 73, has no idea what to expect.

"I simply appreciate the fact that Roy valued the volunteers and supported every suggestion we have brought to the board," said Sue Cooley, Parks and Recreation chairwoman for Kawkawlin. "He allowed us to run with the ideas and supported them all along the way. He hasn't missed a fundraiser yet."

DeLorge, who will step down as Kawkawlin Township supervisor on Nov. 20 has been serving the township in some capacity for almost 40 years.

Dennis Bragiel was elected Tuesday as the new supervisor.

"Roy is very, very laid back," said Cooley. "He's calm and cool, not much riles him."

Yvonne DeLorge, Roy's wife, said he will definitely miss the job, but feels he has been there long enough. He chose not to seek re-election this year.

Cooley said that while DeLorge has no idea about the themed scavenger hunt, which will have stops inspired by his life in the township, she hopes he's appreciative and surprised.

According to Cooley, some of the hunt's DeLorge-inspired stops include a pie-eating challenge, riding a "special" animal in northern Bay County and trying to be an NFL football player.

This will be the 18th year for the annual scavenger hunt, which starts at 4 p.m. at Kawkawlin Township Hall, 1836 E. Parish Road. A social hour, silent auction, dinner and music follows starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person, which includes the scavenger hunt, or $20 per person without the scavenger hunt.

Cooley said the fall fundraiser usually brings in $2,000-$3,000 for the Parks and Recreation department.

Cooley said this year's funds will go toward paying for the new playgrounds in the township.

"Our rec budget has about a $27,000 deficit, but as long as we keep bringing money in - they've been great about supporting continued purchases and improvements," she said. "Our expense for improvements has well passed $70,000. I guess that tells you that the last three years have brought in some respectable profits."